6 Questions
Which feature distinguishes [ə] and [ɛ] in Amharic?
Backness/frontness
Are [ə] and [ɛ] distinctive or non-distinctive features for vowels in Amharic?
Non-distinctive
What is the relationship between [ə] and [ɛ] in Amharic?
They are in complementary distribution
When does /ə/ become [ɛ] in Amharic?
When it follows a palatal
What is the backness of [ə] in Amharic?
Central
Why is backness considered a non-distinctive feature in Amharic?
The two sounds are allophones of the same phoneme
Test your knowledge on the distinguishing feature between [ə] and [ɛ] in Amharic vowels. Determine if this feature is distinctive or non-distinctive, and learn about the allophones of the same phoneme. Explore their complementary distribution and understand when [ə] becomes [ɛ]. Challenge yourself with this Amharic quiz!
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